Start With “Why”. The above image seems so simple, but it’s revolutionary for churches who don’t currently live by it. The “Golden Circle” was created by Simon Sinek and if every church did...

I just wanted to share with you a glimpse of the difference that you’re making at River Valley. We are going through a massive change in ministry philosophy in Go Kids Elementary. We have changed...

Thought I’d share with you what my pastor did this past weekend. He set the record for the world’s shortest sermon: What are you thoughts!? ...

Transitions are tough because that means change is coming and it’s inevitable. Let me take you on a journey of some changes I’ve made so far at my church—River Valley Church: We’ve simplified...

So, it’s been a little over a month that I’ve been in my new home state of Minnesota and the journey, well, it’s a journey. Personal side… Every transition creates tension. In our case I feel...

Church life… I’m really enjoying the staff and team at River Valley. I’m not sure I’ve been around this large of staff who’ve been so willing to be flexible and accepting of changes. Granted, I...

Thought I would pass on some digital gold…I like to pass this stuff along, though sometimes I’d like to keep it to myself so I look smarter than I really am. I came across this cool website...